Excitement is building across the Cape Winelands as Worcester prepares to welcome thousands of visitors to the 3rd Winelands Autumn Expo on 29 and 30 May 2026 at Montana High School. And the weather could not be more perfect. Forecasts promise perfect autumn days, no wind, touches of cloud and beautiful golden sunshine, the kind […]
On Friday, 08 May 2026, the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) Fire Services hosted the Fire Services Passing Out Parade at the CWDM’s Fire Training Academy in Stellenbosch. The event honoured 29 candidates from across the Cape Winelands (Stellenbosch Municipality, CWDM, Breede Valley Municipality, Langeberg Municipality, Overstrand Municipality, Oudtshoorn Municipality), the South African Navy and […]
The Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, front centre, with Executive Mayor of the Cape Winelands District Municipality, Ald. (Dr) Elna von Schlicht, to her right , accompanied by various Provincial, District and Local representatives
On Tuesday, 28 April 2026 the Cape Winelands District Municipality’s (CWDM’s) Municipal Health Services (MHS) supported the Keep Mbekweni Clean initiative started by the Mbekweni Recycling Project. They conducted a Waste Management and Recycling Awareness and Education session (Freedom Waste Dialogue) at the Be Part Yoluntu Centre to commemorate Freedom Day. The initiative targeted youth […]
Every school day, thousands of children across the Cape Winelands make their way to and from school, some walking long distances, others relying on public transport. While this is part of everyday life, it also comes with real risks. That’s why the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) is stepping up efforts to make every learner’s […]
Students from the Hairdressing Training in Ceres.
As part of the Disaster Management Unit’s Community Safety Project, five schools across the district — one in each municipal area — have been identified as bullying and substance abuse hotspot areas requiring focused intervention. The project brings together key role players to engage learners on critical social issues, with an emphasis on bullying and […]
In celebration of Global Recycling Day on 18 March the Cape Winelands District Municipality’s (CWDM’s) Municipal Health Services (MHS) and Witzenberg Municipality joined the Ceres’ly Clean initiative at the Material Recovery Facility (MERF) to teach Grade 6 learners from Bella Vista Primary School, all about waste management. The Ceres’ly Clean, Ceres’ly Green initiative focuses on […]
Our interactive theatre production, Oom Shakes Leer Skoonmaak, filmed on 10 February 2026, is officially LIVE and ready to watch! Presented annually by our Municipal Health Services (MHS) unit, this production brings fun, learning and laughter to primary schools across the district — promoting good hygiene, cleanliness, and environmental responsibility through engaging storytelling. Now, by […]
The Cape Winelands District Municipality’s Media, Public Relations and Communications team was awarded Most Innovative Communications Team (District Municipality) at the 9th SALGA National Communicators Forum Awards held at the CTICC on 25- 27 February 2026. The team was also nominated for Most Active District Municipality on social media. This recognition means a lot to […]